HHSspecialeducation - High School 4 Year Overview

Grade 9	concentrate on getting off to a good start in high school; meet with teachers, your counselor, and set up times to receive extra help if needed set realistic academic goals meet with counselor & parents for 9th grade meeting complete career interest surveys visit the Career & College Lab become active in extracurricular activities take the PSAT exam participate in 10 hours of community service (Volunteering: How Helping Others Helps You) Parent Action Plan: Grade 9
Grade 10	begin exploring careers that match interest & ability levels complete career interest surveys select courses that support future career options begin to explore colleges consideer taking the ASVAB take the PSAT exam participate in 10 hours of community service Parent Action Plan: Grade 10
Grade 11	begin to narrow down post secondary education options visit colleges & participate in campus tours (Get the Most out of your Campus Visit) take the SAT exam for the first time in the spring semester consider taking the ACT exam meet with counselor & parent for 11th grade interview (Questionsto ask your counselor during your interview) begin working on student resume & coverletter approach teachers at the end of junior year for letters of recommendation (maximum 2-3) to be used for college applications participate in 10 hours of community service Parent Action Plan: Grade 11
Grade 12	complete & submit college applications in early September/October (allow 2 weeks for your counselor to process your application before sending it to the college) meet with counselor individually, when necessary, to discuss any questions regarding the application process consider retaking the SAT test finalize student resume & coverletter it is recommended that parents attend the Financial Aid Night held at HHS in early December check weekly the list of scholarships available in the guidance office & College and Career Lab participate in 10 hours of community service Parent Action Plan: Grade 12